Quad Integrated Amplifier - QUAD 3
Quad Integrated Amplifier - QUAD 3
- Brand:Quad
- Product Code:QUAD 3
- Availability:In Stock
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$2,695.00
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The QUAD 3 brings a stunning blend of timeless QUAD design and cutting-edge technology, delivering an integrated amplifier solution that caters to both traditional analogue enthusiasts and modern digital audiophiles alike.
Inspired by the iconic QUAD 22 pre-amplifier, the QUAD 3 takes on a fresh, sophisticated aesthetic that resonates with the latest QUAD 33 and 303 iterations. With its sleek, compact form factor and a touch of vintage charm, the QUAD 3 complements modern living spaces and technology while staying true to QUAD’s rich heritage in audio design and performance.
| Model | QUAD 3 |
| General description: | 2 x 65W (8 ohm), 2 x 100W (4 ohm) Class AB power amp section ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC |
| Design philosophy and core technology | MQA Full Decoder (PC USB, Coax/Optical) Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX/aptX HD) Streaming Dedicated High Performance Low Noise MM Phono stage Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amplifier Built-in Bass and Tilt adjustment USB Firmware Upgrade 2 x Analogue (Aux), 1 x Phono (MM) inputs |
| Inputs | 1 x SPDIF (Coax), 1 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x PC USB 1 x HDMI ARC, 1 x Bluetooth (aptX/aptX HD), 1 x 12V Trigger |
| Outputs | 1 x Pre Amplifier,1 x Stereo Speaker,1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger |
| Sampling Frequency | Optical/Coaxial: 44.1kHz -> 192kHz PC USB: 44.1kHz -> 768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 |
| Preamplifier Section: | |
| Gain (max.) | +0dB (Line) +47dB (Phono MM) |
| Input Sensitivity | 800mVrms (Line, Volume = 0dB) 3.6mV (Phono MM, Volume = 0dB) |
| Input Impedance | 10K (Line) 47K / 100pF (Phono MM) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.001% (1kHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB) |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB) |
| Output voltage | 2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB) |
| Output impedance | 120 ohm |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | > 110dB ( A-weighted) > 78dB (Phono MM, A-weighted) |
| DAC | |
| D to A Converter | ES9038Q2M |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.001% (1kHz @ 0dBFS) |
| Output level (0dBFS, 1kHz) | 2.05Vrm |
| Max. Sampling Frequency | Optical/Coaxial: 192kHz PC USB: PCM768kHz, DSD512 |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) | > 116dB (A-weighted) |
| Power Amplifier Section | |
| Gain | +29dB |
| Rated Power Output | 2 x 65W (8 ohm, THD<1%) 2 x100W (4 ohm, THD<1%) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.003% (1kHz @ 30W/8ohm) |
| Input Sensitivity | 800mVrms |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio (S/N) | > 110dB (A-weighted) |
| Max. Output Current | 10A |